MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf & osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))
nsr & osr(chasis rail corroded)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear chassis rail corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front headlamp misting inside
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking Fuel valve (rear of engine) (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel pipe leaking fuel regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
surface rust on both rear chassis rails
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
surface rust on both rear chassis rails
both rear bump stops missing
both rear chassis rails coroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
both rear bump stops missing
both rear chassis rails coroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
centre brake light not working
front wiper blades split at ends
nearside rear lamp has water in it
Oil leak
brake fluid low in reservoir
front washer jet hose loose under bonnet near exhaust heat shield
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KL53 VBX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KL53 VBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was KL53 VBX registered?
KL53 VBX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2003.
Is KL53 VBX safe to buy?
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